​AmaWaterways is committed to transformational and innovated river cruising. In 2019 that commitment moves forward new ships, amenities, and programs, all dedicated to offering authentic and luxurious experiences for their guests. 
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Three new ships will enter AmaWaterways European fleet in 2019.  
The AmaMagna  (right) will be almost twice as wide as traditional river ships with just 196 guests.  Sailing exclusively on the Danube, she will offer several dining and bar options, more onboard activities, message and fitness rooms along with luxurious living spaces. 
The AmaMora will be a sister ship to the AmaLea and AmaKristina and will sail exclusively on the Rhine River. With just 156 guests, there will be generous personal space and multiple dining choices.
The new AmaDouro will be a sister ship to the AmaVida, carry 102 passengers, and will sail exclusively on the Douro River.  Features include four suites, a Sun Deck, a swimming pool, a fitness center and spa, complimentary in-cabin internet access, Video-On-Demand, and ship-wide WiFi.
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Living Well Aboard AmaWaterways
The Wellness Program will expand fleetwide across the European vessels.  Guided biking and hiking tours, onboard exercise activities and relaxation techniques led by a professionally trained wellness host, and healthy meal options.

The Concierge Golf Program 
The AmaWaterways’ Concierge Golf Program, available on the new AmaMagna, will offer passengers the opportunity to golf at five of Europe’s top courses in Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Germany and the Czech Republic. The Concierge Golf Program arranges a flawless golfing experience where guests are transferred from the ship by a Mercedes to the golf course. The Exclusive Concierge Golf Program is available itineraries from May to mid-October on both the Romantic Danube and Melodies of the Danube. 

Wine Themed Cruises
Famous in the industry for wine-themed cruises, AmaWaterways has expended the selection of wine regions and tastes to explore  to 60 sailings.

Itinerary Enhancements
New - Christmas Markets On The Danube  Taste of Bordeaux – new pre-cruise hotel/land extension: 4 nights Bilbao and San Sebastian, Spain   All Africa Itineraries – new 4-night post tour extension: Rwanda Gorilla and Golden Monkey experience  More time in embarkation or debarkations cities such as Amsterdam and Budapest.

Appealing?  Want to plan an AmaWaterways river cruise in 2019?  I would love to make this happen for you. ​Need more information? We service many of our clients entirely through email.

• Fresh Cookies and Fruit Plate Delivered Daily  Ahhh. . . .

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Appealing?  Want to plan a Uniworld river cruise for 2018 or 2019?  I would love to make this happen for you.  TastefulJourneys.uniworld.com 

​Crystal launched its Crystal River Cruises experiences in 2016 with Crystal Mozart and was quickly voted “Best River Cruise Line” by the readers of Travel + Leisure in the magazine’s 2017 World’s Best Awards after only one year in operation. The newest ships comprise the first and only all-suite, all-balcony, all-butler ships on Europe’s rivers, boasting all categories of accommodations above the water line.

CRYSTAL RIVER SIGNATURE HALLMARKS

• Europe's only all-suite river ships, featuring king-sized beds and personal butler service in every suite
• Farm-to-table dining featuring Crystal’s innovative and acclaimed Michelin-inspired cuisine
• Unlimited fine wines, champagnes, premium spirits and beers
• Unmatched Complimentary Crystal Collection of Destination Experiences in each destination, and a Crystal Signature Event on every itinerary
• Twice as many staff per guest as the industry average, and all staff are Crystal employees
• All gratuities, shipboard and shore-side, included

Charming medieval castles. Grand majestic cathedrals. And new shorter itineraries with multiple overnight stays along the legendary Danube and Rhine Rivers. Enrich your clients’ travel plans with a new Crystal Collection of curated, free excursions in each destination, extraordinary cuisine and the largest suites in all of European river cruising. 

The excursion offerings focus on authenticity and are tailored to travelers’ individual interests, featuring smaller group sizes and extra special details. Nearly 200 enriching excursions are included, with more extravagant pursuits also available at an additional cost. The shore-side excursions highlight the multi-faceted character of each destination and comprises five types of experiences including:

·         Personal Connections – Those looking to explore the culture of a destination can enjoy a one-of-a-kind tour hosted by local residents, artisans and experts;
·         Tantalizing Gastronomy – Guests can relish in the signature culinary styles and specialties of the destination with a variety of dining and hands-on cooking opportunities;
·         Cultural Discoveries – Guests will enjoy comprehensive insight from expert guides into historical landmarks, museums, iconic sites and architectural marvels;
·         Exhilarating Adventures – Active cruise travelers can participate in a selection of invigorating pursuits that combine historical and cultural experiences;
·         Design Your Time – For a more tailored vacation, guests can choose this option, which features a concierge service that designs unique private tours as well as a menu of customized choices. 

To ensure that every detail of each experience is in line with Crystal’s exacting standards of service, excursion group sizes are limited to no more than 15 guests; for larger groups, guides are available to lead the tours in German, Spanish, Portuguese and other languages upon request. Crystal Collection shore excursions offer guest transport to iconic sites and regions via spacious motor coaches that include free WiFi.

From Holland's splendid tulip fields to the vineyards of the Wachau Valley, baroque cathedrals to modern cultural hubs and glittering Christmas markets, travelers can explore the Danube, Rhine, Main and Moselle rivers on itineraries of 7- to 16-days.

Appealing?  Want to plan a Crystal River Cruise for 2018 or 2019?  I would love to make this happen for you. Click the button to contact us.​

This Mother's Day give her the gift of travel.  
Flowers are fine. Dinner, enjoyable. A movie, candy, even perfume.
They're all nice. But she deserves more.
What better way than showing her how much you care and appreciate her than by giving her the world?
Here are just a few ideas to get you excited:

​A week in Paris with Delta Vacations

​Food and Wines along the Danube River with AmaWaterways

                                                                The Greek Islands with Globus 

                                                          Kiss the Blarney Stone in Ireland with Brendan

Appealing? I would love to make this happen for you.  Give us a call to plan all the details.
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​Do you think that food should characterize your vacation? Then look no further than AmaWaterways river cruises, where the culinary expertise of their expert chefs is so superb that their European river ships have been inducted into La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, a celebrated international culinary society!

No matter which itinerary you sail, you’ll delight in magnificent regionally-inspired cuisine made with only the freshest locally sourced ingredients reflective of the destinations you visit, and perfectly paired with local wine—a different red and white poured each night. Whether you choose to dine in the Main Restaurant or at The Chef’s Table, where a multi-course tasting menu awaits, you can rest assured that every bite will more than please your palate.

Come wine and dine with AmaWaterways on an unforgettable river cruise experience this year!

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​You and your friends have organized a successful wine tasting club.  You’ve done everything right for each monthly meeting:

• Decided on a formal or informal format
• Created a theme such as “Wines of Chile,”  “The Best of the California Cabernets,” or “Favorite Holiday Wines”
• Secured appropriate wine tasting supplies and accessories such as glasses, rinse pitchers, dump buckets, drinking water, bland bread or crackers, and a tasting evaluation form for each member
• Allocated time for enrichment from research shared by members or an outside presenter such as a wine merchant or local winery vintner
• Focused on food and wine pairing with the meeting theme
• Mailed a newsletter or sent an enewsletter with the next meeting’s location, agenda, theme, and other details as well as a review of the last meeting’s tastings, upcoming community wine-related events, etc. 

 You’ve done well. Membership has grown and your group of like-minded individuals are now the best of friends.  Where can you go from here? Plan a tour for your group to a wine region! Start with a short trip, perhaps a three or four day cruise in Napa Valley.   After one or two successful wine holidays, plan more extensive travel to wine regions of France, Germany, South Africa or even Australia and New Zealand.

A wine-themed European river cruise is an escape for the senses! Several river cruise lines shine their culinary spotlight on food and wine innovation in France, Portugal and along the Rhine and Danube. These sailings offer travelers many opportunities to visit, sample and buy regional wines. Imagine the thrill in bringing a bottle of wine to friends back home, serving it with just the right dishes and having a story to tell about where the wine was purchased!

Bonus features of wine-themed river cruises typically include:

• Exclusive excursions to historic wineries and vineyards
• Inspiring lectures and discussions with acclaimed wine experts
• Superb wine and food pairings
• Private wine cellar tours
• Select premium wine tastings from celebrated European wineries

Appealing?  Want to plan a river cruise for 2018 or 2019?  I would love to make this happen for you. Contact us to discuss the details. Ask about including a brief presentation to your wine or gourmet club, too!​